[decimon]

That "sue for peace" may have been an exaggeration but not by much.

"Even if our nation is directly attacked by another, justice for those who look askance upon war efforts and levies still requires that the scope of state action be kept within responsible limits. The goal of all state action at such times must be a negotiated peace, so that the burden of destruction and taxes will cease. The state should do its best to put limits and rules on the war, and to outlaw as many weapons of destruction as possible – starting with the worst. Furthermore, so long as the emergency endures, all efforts should be kept voluntary – without conscription, economic controls, or inflation."

http://www.lewrockwell.com/rothbard/rothbard7.html

[Unadorned]

Decimon, I was literally incredulous when you first claimed that Rothbard had said that, and was going to post a reply saying I flat out didn't believe it, and demanding a reference. But I just read the link you posted, and it's true. INCREDIBLE, is all I can say! The man is still one of my idols, but .... well .... digesting this will require, shall we say, some more thought, to say the least .... . Thanks for that tidbit.